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Cordeira Family History

Cordeira Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cordeiro, Correira, Carreira, Correia, Cordero, Corder, Moreira

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Where is the Cordeira family from?

You can see how Cordeira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordeira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Cordeira families living in Massachusetts. This was about 59% of all the recorded Cordeira's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cordeira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordeira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cordeira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cordeira. 63% of Cordeira men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Carder
    38%

What Cordeira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Cordeira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordeira census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 153 immigration records available for the last name Cordeira. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Cordeira. For the veterans among your Cordeira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordeira lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cordeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cordeira in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordeira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordeira ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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